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Furness Abbey, (EH), 1½m N on minor road off A590.
Open April to September, daily 10am-4pm. October, daily 10am-4pm. November to March, Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission charge; parking; toilets; suitable for picnics; dogs allowed in certain areas.
Most areas accessible to Abbey Ruins on short grass, with some slopes; the grounds are mostly accessible on fairly smooth grass; two benches available. The Museum has easy access for wheelchairs; ramp to monument. For visually impaired visitors a special tape tour included in admission price; please note there are many low walls, steps and a stream. For hearing impaired visitors there is a taped tour with hearing loop included in admission price; script available. Please ask for key to toilets. Easy access to shop; snacks available. There is a pub close to the entrance.
Hidden in a peaceful green valley just north of Barrow are the beautiful red-sandstone remains of the wealthy abbey founded in 1123 by Stephen, later King of England. This abbey first belonged to the Order of Savigny and later to the Cistercians. There is a museum and exhibition. This is a perfect place to find out how a large and powerful monastery worked.
- Type:
- Landmark